DamNation, Sunday, November 8, 3—4:45PM

DamNation

Once upon a time in mid-century America, the construction of giant dams—mainly for low-cost hydro-electric power and regional employment prospects—was all the rage. Lately, however, these massive concrete structures are seen as harmful monoliths that wipe out the natural order of things, choking free-flowing wild rivers and impeding millions of migrating fish. Focusing largely on the Pacific Northwest, DamNation uses spectacular imagery to advance its message about the challenges posed by America’s big dams. (Ben Knight and Travis Rummel, USA, 2014, 87 minutes)

DamNation, Sunday, November 8, 3—4:45PM

DamNation

Once upon a time in mid-century America, the construction of giant dams—mainly for low-cost hydro-electric power and regional employment prospects—was all the rage. Lately, however, these massive concrete structures are seen as harmful monoliths that wipe out the natural order of things, choking free-flowing wild rivers and impeding millions of migrating fish. Focusing largely on the Pacific Northwest, DamNation uses spectacular imagery to advance its message about the challenges posed by America’s big dams. (Ben Knight and Travis Rummel, USA, 2014, 87 minutes)